Statement by TUV Bannside Alderman Stewart McDoanld:
McDonald shocked at state of local hospitals
Statement by TUV Alderman Stewart McDonald:
“It is clear once again that hospitals within the Northern Trust are beyond breaking point with the Trust having to issuing a statement due to the extreme pressure on emergency departments in both Antrim and Causeway.
“Reports have reached me of the number of patients being kept in corridors being unbelievable.
“I must add that I am not suggesting for one moment that there is any fault on the part of hospital staff who I have no doubt have done their absolute best throughout but it is quite clear to me that the system is beyond breaking point.
“This situation is all the more concerning given that the weather is currently quite mild and we are a long way out from the seasonal pressures of colds, flus and other viruses which the winter months bring.
“Quite simply it isn’t good enough that elderly folk who have paid into the system all their lives have been left with such shabby treatment. It is small wonder that there is such strong feeling about the issue of immigration when the system is so far from being able to cope with the number of people who are already here.”